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North High School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades 9 to 12 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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About North High School

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, North High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 1,428 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Des Moines. With about 66.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 21.5 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 67 other schools within 5 miles. Des Moines Independent Comm School District runs 54 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Polk County.

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School facts

Address	501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone	(515) 242-7200
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,428
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	66.5
Students per teacher	21.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897000566). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Findley Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Des Moines · 0.5 mi Moulton Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 0.7 mi Harding Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 0.8 mi Great Oaks High School and Career CenterCharter · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 0.8 mi Oak ParkPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1 mi Cattell Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.1 mi Madison Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1.3 mi King Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does North High School serve?

North High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend North High School?

North High School reported 1,428 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North High School?

About 21.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,428 students and 66.5 teachers in federal data.

Is North High School a public or charter school?

North High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is North High School in?

North High School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/des-moines-independent-comm-school-district/

Where is North High School located?

North High School is at 501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313. The phone number is (515) 242-7200.

How many other schools are near North High School?

There are 67 other schools within 5 miles of North High School in our directory.